2003 IN REVIEW

* League champion -- San Jose defeated Chicago, 4-2, behind two goals from Landon Donovan in MLS Cup 2003 at the Home Depot Center.

* MVP -- Preki, Kansas City

* Coach of the year -- Dave Sarachan, Chicago

* Rookie of the year -- Damani Ralph, Chicago

* Best 11 -- G: Pat Onstand, San Jose. D: Carlos Bocanegra, Chicago; Ryan Nelson and Eddie Pope, D.C. United. MF: Mark Chung, Colorado; Chris Armas and DaMarcus Beasley, Chicago; Preki, Donovan. F: John Spencer, Chicago; Ante Razov, Chicago.

* Scoring leaders (goals-assists-points) -- 1. Preki, Kansas City, 12-17-41; 2. Carlos Ruiz, Galaxy, 15-5-35; 3t. Razov, Chicago, 14-6-34; 3t. Taylor Twellman, New England, 15-4-34; 5. Spencer, Colorado, 14-5-33.

* Playoff quarterfinals (home-and-home aggregate) -- New England d. MetroStars, 3-1; Chicago d. D.C. United, 4-0; San Jose d. Galaxy, 5-4; Kansas City d. Colorado, 3-1.

* Playoff semifinals -- Chicago d. New England, 1-0; San Jose d. Kansas City, 3-2.